I am your typical housewife living in high maintenance suburbia. I have a handsome husband, 2 kids and a flock of pet chickens. I try and feed my family with $100 a month. With the help of coupons, gardening and bartering I am able to squeeze the most out of our grocery budget and still manage to have a little fun along the way.

25 Days of Christmas Cookies – Gingerbread Biscotti

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I spotted this recipe in the recent addition of Family Fun Magazine* and thought I would give it a try. If you are planning on having guests over soon, I would bake this about an hour before they arrive because your house will smell amazing. If you have never made biscotti before, it’s pretty simple so don’t be shy.

I really liked how this turned out and can’t wait to share the gingerbread biscotti with everyone tonight.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.

In an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat together the butter and sugar, egg, molasses, and vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.

Reduce the mixer’s speed to low and blend in the flour, baking powder, spices and salt.

Line a baking pan with parchment paper {I use a silpat}* and shape the dough and shape each piece into a 3 by 14-inch rectangle. Transfer the loave to the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown and the top is just starting to crack {about 25 minutes}.

Let the loaf cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes, then use a sharp knife to cut the loaf into 3/4 inch thick slices. Place the slices cut side down on the baking sheet/mat and bake until slightly toasted, about 7-9 minutes.

The gingerbread biscotti should be crunchy on the outside but not rock hard. Let cook completely then store in an airtight container.

@Lisa: I am thinking this gingerbread biscotti would be really yummy when dunked in hot spiced cider! I am thinking of making this to go along with our traditional Christmas morning hot spiced cider in Santa mugs!

Decided to make these this morning and then the doorbell rang and when I returned to my mix I forgot how much flour I added. Tried to measure out the flour and thought I added too much. So I’ll double the batch. Ugh!!! The dough still seems sticky. Anyone else have these kind of days? They smell wonderful. Wish me luck!